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Utility Room with Blue Cabinets and Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Deroche Farmhome
Deroche Farmhome
Lacey Construction Ltd.Lacey Construction Ltd.
Photo by Brice Ferre
Locust Hill Kitchen Redesign
Locust Hill Kitchen Redesign
Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
Bloomington - Remodeling Artistry
Bloomington - Remodeling Artistry
AMEK Custom BuildersAMEK Custom Builders
Doing laundry in this cheerful room makes this household chore more appealing. By combining the hallway, mudroom closet and laundry room into one space changes the entire feeling as the owners enter from the garage area. This room is also the feeding area for the cats and dog. Photo by SMHerrick Photography.
Faris Residence
Faris Residence
Tindall Architecture WorkshopTindall Architecture Workshop
Photo by Firewater Photography
Castle in the Country
Castle in the Country
Noble Classic HomesNoble Classic Homes
Project Hawthorne I
Project Hawthorne I
Makkan DesignMakkan Design
Somerset
Somerset
Sheree Stuart DesignSheree Stuart Design
The homeowners undertook an extensive renovation to update and enhance their compact home. While one of the owners possesses culinary talents, the other is an avid gardener who enjoys preserving the harvests from their garden. Our design theme integrates the clients’ passions for traveling and fine food, incorporating treasured souvenirs and botanical finds. The design concept is transitional, reflecting a preference for clean modern accents but centers on the clients’ love of travel, particularly the charm and comfort of the European countryside and its quaint bistros. Interior Design by Sheree Stuart Design.
Crestview Kitchen
Crestview Kitchen
Jameson Design GroupJameson Design Group
This remodel embodies the goals of practical function and timeless elegance, both important for this family of four. Despite the large size of the home, the kitchen & laundry seemed forgotten and disjointed from the living space. By reclaiming space in the under-utilized breakfast room, we doubled the size of the kitchen and relocated the laundry room from the garage to the old breakfast room. Expanding the opening from living room to kitchen was a game changer, integrating both high traffic spaces and providing ample space for activity.
Project 121 (before & after)
Project 121 (before & after)
Cutting Edge DesignCutting Edge Design
Utility Room
Utility Room
Weave InteriorsWeave Interiors
In the practical utility/boot room a Dekton worktop was used and the cupboards were sprayed Hague Blue from Farrow and Ball. With a few simple accessories this practical room is more attractive.
Concrete Castle: Laundry Room
Concrete Castle: Laundry Room
Tamara Day DesignTamara Day Design
Oceanfront Custom Blue Kitchen in Marblehead, MA
Oceanfront Custom Blue Kitchen in Marblehead, MA
Divine Design CenterDivine Design Center
This amazing waterfront home now boasts ocean blue kitchen and bath cabinetry, sleek appliances, and an open concept that pairs perfectly with the vastness of the ocean beyond.
Contemporary Lakefront Cottage
Contemporary Lakefront Cottage
Madison TaylorMadison Taylor
Large laundry room with shiplap panelled walls, light sky blue cabinetry and white countertops and light grey tile flooring.
Gold Sink and Tap with Integrated Soap Dispenser
Gold Sink and Tap with Integrated Soap Dispenser
Weave InteriorsWeave Interiors
The practical gold sink and tap contrast with the white marble-look Dekton worktop and Hague Blue cupboards, adding warmth to the design.
Blue Gray Laundry Room with Farmhouse Sink
Blue Gray Laundry Room with Farmhouse Sink
Wm. H. Fry Construction CompanyWm. H. Fry Construction Company
Blue Gray Laundry Room with Farmhouse Sink
Sammamish Lakefront Design & Build
Sammamish Lakefront Design & Build
Michelle Yorke Interior Design LLCMichelle Yorke Interior Design LLC
We used a delightful mix of soft color tones and warm wood floors in this Sammamish lakefront home. Project designed by Michelle Yorke Interior Design Firm in Bellevue. Serving Redmond, Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island, Kirkland, Medina, Clyde Hill, and Seattle. For more about Michelle Yorke, click here: https://michelleyorkedesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://michelleyorkedesign.com/sammamish-lakefront-home/
South Georgia Sanctuary
South Georgia Sanctuary
Lola InteriorsLola Interiors
Photo: Jessie Preza Photography
Bright White & Blue
Bright White & Blue
Mise en Place DesignMise en Place Design
Bright White & Blue
Bright White & Blue
Mise en Place DesignMise en Place Design
Bright White & Blue
Bright White & Blue
Mise en Place DesignMise en Place Design

Utility Room with Blue Cabinets and Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

A well designed utility room can rise to become one of our favourite rooms in the house, boasting the accolade of existing solely to make our lives easier. Few of us are fans of chores such as washing, cleaning and ironing, but with a high-spec, well put together utility design they could be a breeze. For this reason, it makes sense to design an utility room to be as functional as possible, the very model of “everything in its place”, with carefully thought out utility room storage. That, however, doesn’t have to mean it can’t look nice – even super-utilitarian appliances like a washing machine, tumble dryer, laundry basket and recycling bin can be dressed up by their surroundings and made to look great as part of your utility design.

What do I need in my utility room?

Most utility rooms tend to be a small room just off the kitchen or hallway, so you are likely to be working with a compact space. Your main priority will involve planning utility room storage around your white goods. A utility room is usually intended primarily as a laundry room, so it makes sense to first install your plumbed items: the sink, washing machine and, if you have one, tumble dryer. If you run short of space and can’t afford to have a separate washer and dryer, then consider an integrated washer-dryer for your utility design. Built-in storage is a great idea in utility rooms to make best use of the available space, and you might want to also consider built in ironing boards, clothes airers and retractable washing lines. These items tend to be a bit cumbersome and are forever getting in the way, so designing special utility room storage for them or fixing them to a wall so they are easily folded away is an excellent space-saver and well worth the implementation. Free standing items such as laundry baskets and clothes hampers can be tucked neatly under specially designed worktops, and a selection of stacking plastic storage boxes, tins or wicker baskets can be used to help keep the room clutter free.

How do I decorate my utility room?

Decorating an utility room is the ultimate exercise in form meeting functionality. As it’s a room that, alas, invariably people spend a great deal of time in, you will want keep the utility room a calm and clean space. Utility room storage is essential for keeping this area tidy; attractively painted shelves and cupboards can be used to stow away all the bottles and boxes used for laundry and cleaning, as well as appliances such as vacuum cleaners and irons. An attractive country style utility design can be achieved by hanging bright or patterned curtains in front of wall mounted shelves – it will perk up the room and keep clutter hidden away. Floors should be hard-wearing and easy to clean (just think of those dirty boots traipsing in through the back door!) – to this end, stone, tile, laminate or vinyl flooring will be the most low-maintenance and durable. All in all, bear in mind that just because this is primarily a practical space doesn’t mean it needs to be dull – you can inject personality into your utility design in your choices of colour and decorative accessories. Consider quirky signage, blackboards for scribbling down shopping lists, and decorative bottles and boxes for stowing away household bits and bobs.

Do I need a sink in my utility room?

Utility room sinks are designed for those jobs that don’t quite belong in the kitchen – hand washing, dirty boots, watering indoor plants – and typically have a more industrial aesthetic than kitchen sinks. In fact, the iconic butler sink’s originally designated purpose was, as you might imagine, a sink for the butler, who was responsible for washing precious glassware and other items that required special attention and soaking. In case you’ve ever wondered, this is why butler sinks are so deep – for that matter, the only difference between butler sinks and Belfast sinks is the overflow built in to Belfast sinks which don’t feature in butler sinks. If the rustic charm of ceramic sinks appeal to you but your utility room would benefit a less substantial piece, French farmhouse sinks may be the perfect option; cast in French clay to produce a more refined finish, farmhouse sinks can be a thinner, more elegant alternative to their robust counterparts. As well as offering practicality, ceramic sinks make a beautiful statement centrepiece – utility rooms with a country or shabby chic feel will find the perfect complement to rustic wooden units with a butler or farmhouse sink. Smaller sinks are perfectly adequate if your utility room doesn’t demand as much from you, if you do the odd bit of rinsing instead of regularly being elbow-deep in heavy-duty washing. Stainless steel sinks are a practical choice that can withstand the bashing they will get in an utility room set up. Composite sinks are available in granite and quartz variations, both boasting superior durability and damage resistance; to boot, their smooth clean finish lends itself to an ultramodern style utility room. If you’re still unsure on your utility design, take a look through the hundreds of photos for some utility room ideas from professional designers and other homeowners. You might find a design theme or some utility room storage ideas that will inspire you for your utility room makeover.
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